QC Laboratory Technician
12 months Fixed Term, full-time position with competitive remuneration and benefits
Location: Wellington - Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Upskill and growth in an area you're passionate about, whilst being fully supported and encouraged
Join a professional, friendly, inclusive team and environment
Join a trusted Global leading Animal Health organisation
The primary responsibility of the QC Laboratory Technician is to perform and document tests within Immunology QC Laboratory, monitor assay performance, plan and co-ordinate own workload and contribute to ensuring the smooth running of their area to meet schedules for release of final and intermediate products.
The QC Laboratory Technician sits within the Global Animal Health Manufacturing organisation and reports to QC Manager.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include, however not limited to:
Test antigen and/or vaccine, to required standards, according to set schedules/timelines by:
Planning, conducting, reporting and interpreting routine laboratory assays in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Ensuring adequate stocks of reagents, test materials and equipment are available to perform tests on time
Accurately record all test data/observations by:
Documenting all tasks in test records, worksheets or logbooks in accordance with Good Documentation Practice
Peer reviewing work of other team members on procedures in which they are fully trained
Maintain housekeeping standards by:
Performing housekeeping tasks in accordance with SOPs and GLP
Completing regular assigned housekeeping inspections
Maintaining lab equipment in fully operational state of calibration/validation, including performing routine calibrations
Referring to, understanding and following applicable Global Quality Policies
Minimise Events/invalid test assays by:
Monitoring assays for unusual occurrences including preparing and reviewing trends of assay results
Investigating and reporting on Events
Notifying supervisor of potential failures, recording faults and rectifying common faults independently
Contribute to the continuous improvement and introduction of new methods in the department by:
Implementing assigned CAPA identified in investigations
Performing routine test method or equipment validations under direction
Authoring or technically reviewing SOPs for procedures in which they are fully trained
Be an active member of the QC team by:
Completing training in assigned area/tasks
Providing on-the-job training for other members of the QC team
Supporting other team members initiatives
Documentation and Reporting Responsibilities
Develop and maintain documentation in accordance with Company and relevant quality standards
Produce/assist with SOP development and SOP updates
Follow global and local procedures to ensure that you are familiar with the required reporting processes and timelines for Events, Adverse Events and Product Quality complaints
What You Must Have
Science degree (Immunology, Molecular Biology)
ELISA testing - experience required
PCR testing - experience required
Experience in a laboratory environment – essential
Understanding of GMP/GLP - required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
What You Can Expect
Work autonomously whilst being supported, encouraged and being part of a trusted Global Leading Animal Health organisation
Exposure to upskill and develop in your role
Flexibility and opening doors to other opportunities and skillsets
Joining a collaborative team of likeminded individuals
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another's thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
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